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Coding in K!

Kindergarten students in Mrs. DelMastro's class are learning the basics of coding and building number sense with Beebot robots. Using mats with a grid of letters, students decide on a specific box to send the Beebot. They then count how many boxes forward, left, or right to send the robot and program accordingly using directional buttons. Through this interactive activity, kindergartners practice counting skills while working with educational technology. The coding lessons don’t stop there, however. Students also use tablets with apps such as Kodable and Scratch Jr., which build the foundation of basic coding for young programmers.

Site Preparation Underway

Rock removal has begun to clear the Hutchinson Site for the new school. View more photos

Over the past few days, we have received word that many registered voters have received their absentee ballots for the annual school budget vote and Board of Education member election. We are hopeful that any remaining outstanding ballots should be in your mailboxes today. Any registered voter who did not receive their ballot by Thursday morning (June 4) should contact District Clerk Millie Bonilla, who can provide assistance.

When the Governor first announced that this vote/election would be held by absentee ballot only, it was determined that asking voters to return ballots by mail was the safest method given the prevalence of COVID-19 in the area and concerns about ensuring social distancing. That being said, given Westchester's recent beginning of Phase 1 under the state's reopening plan and the shortened timeline many are now facing to return their ballots, we have decided, upon consultation with legal counsel, to provide a dropbox at which residents can return ballots. The dropbox will be located outside of the main entrance of Pelham Memorial High School, 575 Colonial Avenue, and be available between 9am and 5pm on Friday, June 5, Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9. As a reminder ballots must be received by the district no later than 5pm on Tuesday, June 9. We believe this step will remove barriers to voting and ensure that ballots are returned in a timely fashion.

Please keep in mind that all ballots, including those returned via the dropbox, MUST be enclosed in the envelope marked "Election Materials Please Expedite, Official Ballot, Absentee Voter" with the Statement of Absentee Voter signed and dated. Please be sure to follow all instructions listed on the ballot, which may also be viewed on the District website.

Finally, we ask that any voter who seeks to use the dropbox be mindful of others and adhere to social distancing guidelines, including wearing a mask and keeping six feet apart from others.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Pelham Public Schools Buildings to Remain Closed for Remainder of Academic Year